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Tomato market in Bhutan

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh or chilled tomatoes in Bhutan experienced considerable fluctuation between 2018 and 2023. It began at 2896 t in 2018, declined modestly in 2019, and then entered a growth phase that led to a peak of 5001 t in 2022, before settling at 4540 t in 2023.

A defining surge occurred in 2022 when the market expanded by over 1700 t, representing a more than 50% increase compared to the previous year. This was followed by a contraction of roughly 9% in 2023. Throughout the period, the market's scale was primarily shaped by varying import volumes.

Domestic production played a minor role, ranging from 206 t to 359 t annually. The market was therefore heavily import-dependent, with import figures accounting for the vast majority of the available supply and driving the overall volume changes observed.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Bhutan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Bhutan in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Bhutan in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bhutan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bhutan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bhutan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bhutan, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bhutan by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production tomato in Bhutan

In kind, 2018-2021, t

Top producers of tomato, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of tomato, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Bhutan's tomato production reached its lowest point at 232.7 tonnes. Production then surged by 54.2% in 2020 to a peak of 358.8 tonnes, before declining by 19.3% in 2021 to 289.4 tonnes. Over the entire 2018-2021 period, production grew by 10.8%, representing a compound annual growth rate of 3.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Bhutan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.9%)	54.2%	(19.3%)	3.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports tomato from Bhutan

Exports in kind, t

Bhutan's tomato exports showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2019, exports peaked at 6 tonnes, marking a substantial 188.3% increase. However, exports plummeted by 85.3% in 2020 to just 1 tonne, creating a 6.8-fold difference between the highest and lowest export volumes.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	188.3%	(85.3%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Bangladesh and India were the dominant destinations for Bhutan's tomato exports, together accounting for 96.8% of total export volumes, with other markets making up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Bhutan in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Bhutan's tomato exports displayed considerable volatility. In 2019, export value hit its lowest point at 2 000 US dollars, declining by 10.6%. The following year saw a dramatic turnaround, with export value soaring by 264.1% to reach 8 000 US dollars in 2020, creating a 3.6-fold difference between the minimum and maximum values.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bhutan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.6%)	264.1%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Switzerland and India were the primary buyers of Bhutan's tomatoes in value terms, together representing 82.6% of total export value, while other partners accounted for a smaller share.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Bhutan in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports tomato to Bhutan

Imports in kind, t

Bhutan's tomato imports showed a mixed pattern. In 2019, imports reached their lowest point at 2 591 tonnes, declining by 1.7%. Imports then rebounded with a 15.8% increase in 2020, and remained relatively stable in 2021 at 3 003 tonnes, showing only minimal variation from the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports grew by 13.9%, equivalent to a 4.4% compound annual growth rate.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.7%)	15.8%	0.1%	4.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2018-2021 period, India was the exclusive source for Bhutan's tomato imports, accounting for 100.0% of import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Bhutan in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of Bhutan's tomato imports followed an interesting trajectory. After two consecutive years of growth, import value peaked in 2020 at 1 341 000 US dollars, representing a 51.5% increase. In 2021, import value declined by 3.6% to 1 293 000 US dollars. Overall, between 2018 and 2021, import value increased by 89.2%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 23.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bhutan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.5%	51.5%	(3.6%)	23.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, India consistently served as Bhutan's sole source for tomato imports in value terms, representing 100.0% of total import value throughout the period.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Bhutan in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io